Zoroaster said, when in doubt abstain; but this does not always apply. At cards, when in doubt take the trick.

It is not much trouble to doctor sick folks, but to doctor healthy ones is troublesome.

Pedigrees seldom improve by age; the grandson is too often a weak infringement on the grandsire's parent.

To enjoy a good reputation, give publicly, and steal privately.

Never work before breakfast; if you have to work before breakfast, eat your breakfast first.

Life is like a mountain: after climbing up one side and sliding down the other, put up the sled.

Experience makes more timid men than it does wise ones.